Nuclear Medicine Technologist

1 week ago

Shelby, North Carolina, United States Atrium Health Full time
Job Summary

Atrium Health is seeking a skilled Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our team. As a key member of our diagnostic imaging department, you will be responsible for operating radiopharmaceutical, computer, and scintillation detection equipment to obtain diagnostic images or measurements of the radiopharmaceuticals distribution in the specified body areas and body products.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Administer diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals following instructions outlined in the departmental protocols under the supervision of an Authorized User.
  2. Adhere to departmental radiation safety practices.
  3. Obtain medications, radiopharmaceuticals, or contrast materials as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner, authorized/certified technologist, or registered nurse.
  4. Obtain brief patient history and records all pertinent information on finished exams (i.e., dose information, patient data, dates, views, etc.).
  5. Verify the correct patient by checking the patient's armband and validates proof of identity.
  6. Provide emergency on-call coverage after normal working hours (facility dependent).
  7. Explain the procedure to the patient and parents/family members of the patient.
  8. Perform organ concentration and excretion measurements to provide diagnostic information of patient illness.
  9. Maintain an on-going self-study program to ensure competence and knowledge in new techniques or radiopharmaceuticals.
  10. Provide instruction, education, and consultation to healthcare personnel and patients to promote improved quality of patient care.
Requirements
  • Successful completion of a formal Nuclear Medicine Technology program in an AMA-approved facility.
  • Registered and certified in Nuclear Medicine by either the ARRT (N) or the NMTCB. If a new graduate, must be registry eligible with registry completion within 1 year of hire date.
  • BCLS (CPR) certification.
Work Environment
  • Clean work area.
  • Frequent exposure to infections, contagious diseases, to the risk of bloodborne diseases.
  • Exposure to hazardous anesthetic agents, body fluids, and wastes.
  • Works with highly technical and sensitive equipment.
  • Works with radioactive materials.
  • Frequent exposure to radiation, flammable, and explosive gas hazards.
  • Exposure to a variety of electro-mechanical/power equipment.
  • Exposure to moderate noise.
  • Subject to injury from moving parts of equipment.
Physical Requirements

Standing: 35%.

Walking: 65%.

Sitting: 100%.

Bending: 35%.

Reaching with arms: 65%.

Finger and hand dexterity: 100%.

Talking: 100%.

Hearing: 100%.

Seeing: 100%.

Lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling: 20 lbs. maximum.

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